ED63.2 Postinflammatory hypomelanosis

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01

A reduction in skin pigmentation apparent following the resolution of skin inflammation. This may be from an inflammatory dermatosis such as dermatitis or lichen planus or may follow trauma or interventional procedures. The loss of pigment may cause significant psychological distress in dark-skinned individuals but in most cases is temporary.

exclusions

• Postinfective hypomelanosis  (ED63)

synonyms

• Postinflammatory hypomelanosis
• postinflammatory hypopigmentation

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